Les Genevrières is a red produced by Château Villars Fontaine in Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, France. Made from Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Region: Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Country: France
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Les Genevrières is a Pinot Noir from Château de Villars Fontaine, the Hudelot estate in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits a few kilometres behind Vosne-Romanée, known for long-aged wines made "in the old-fashioned manner" and often released late. Red cherry and redcurrant with earthy, forest-floor and spice notes that turn to leather with age; medium-bodied, structured by fresh upland acidity and firm tannin. Decant before serving.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
More wines
More red wines from Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
- Aux Chaumes — Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
- Cuvée Louis Auguste — David Duband, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Frequently asked questions
Where is Les Genevrières from?
Les Genevrières is produced by Château Villars Fontaine in Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, France.
What grapes are in Les Genevrières?
Les Genevrières is made from Pinot Noir.